The South Wales Star

WEXVOE. PLOUGHING MATCH COMMTI?TKK.-=A meeting of the Ploughing Match Committee was held on Monday night last at the Wcnvoe Arms, Mr. T. Thomas, Sho; Farm, in the chair. Thue were present besides Messrs. G. J. Thomas, Srt. Lythaus: J. Radcliffe Nantbranc Farm JHowells, Wenvoe; Lewis Jones, Goldsland Farm William Thomas, Tarwa Noah Jenkins, and H. L. Jones (secretary.) A drafi bill was submitted fo.r the appvo.Yt'd e^f (ho conmUttC'; and accepted.

MAESTEG. LOCAL ROARD OF HEALTH.—On Friday evening last the usual fortnightly meeting was hel,lat the Board-room, when there were present—Messrs. James Tamblyn (chairman). J. Williams. W. Tamblyn, T. Rees. j. Ray, and T.'K. Davies. With regard to the disinfecting apparatus recommended by the medical officer, it was decided to wait until further informa- tion was to hand before ssleeting one.—The Surveyor reported that the water on Alma-road came from the quarry above, and it was necessary to lay pipes to carry it assay. He further reported that he had in- spected the" Garth district, and recommended the Board to take action to have the drains. iVc.. remedied. As to the gas question, it was decided to .employ a person to irspect the lamps from time to time, as to light, condition. A-c. As to the plan of Mr. J. W; Thomas, in Rock-street, the Board resolved to adhere to their former resolution. Mr. Dobbs waited UP,;}}, the Board respecting his new house in Castle-streetv He wished to be given more time to make the pave- ment, anrI one month was given him. TheEntertain- ment Committee applied for the free use of the hall during the coming winter. This svas.also grairced. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening. SURII CURE FOR WORMS IN CHILDREN — Kernicks' 'Vegetable Worm Lozenges. —-Ha;sides?, Strengthening. 7i'l. and Is. lid. per box, ssii-h full direction, of all Stores.—ADVT.

GILFACH GOCH: Bnyx SEION Tea PARTY.—This, r.nnual event took place on Monday last, and as usual svas svell patronised, hundreds partaking of the enp "that cheers, but svhich does not inebriate. The tables ss'ere preridgd over V* Mrs. an 1 Evans, tiie Misses Evans. Mrs. Jenkins. Miv.- Tivo'tvis, Mrs. Rees. and Mrs. D-.ivies. Thes? goo 1 ladies were kept busy from three- o'clock until eight o-V.ock. ACyfarfoJ Adloaiadol svas advertised to .take place at night, out for S'Nne- retsonor other this did ii-ot take place. PUBLIC LIGHTING.—The- lamps in the Ogmore :1 Oar-v Local Board district here were lit up hist sveck. Needless to say they prove a gre*t >>on to pedestrians over the macadamised and excellent;y-kopt roads r,<:c) of the village. Could nor the energetic Local Board Surveyor be prevailed ww-wi to erect a few more- lamps on the Drift-ro id an.'f near th? Brickvnrd ? The$<- place' are extremely- dangerous, and beside being sufficiently lighted .do-uM be put in a ftt s?.ate for pedestrians. No MORE GRAV HAIR OR BALD HEADS.—Sv-e the r this we, ;r. All news- agents. 1-h vio. iree. 21.. from 59, Ncwman-Mv.-c-T, London. W.

TONDU. A Goot> Pi XT CRE CARD is to be presented for the Tondu eluN. The manner svhich the? members are de- termined to practice is sufficient t" ensure the pro- spect that Tondu will take :> very prominent part in > thofootball arena. FOLLICK'S is the Gojinine Shop for all kinds of Clothing. Corner of Barry-road an 1 Main- I street.—Advt.

t COYCHVRCH. I MARRIAGE.—The notice of the marriage will be found in anather column of Ml'. W. B. Phillips, la.te of the Board Schools to Mis-Catherine Williams, Ty- candy. The inhabit tut of the place, while regretting the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips for Cdty, join us in wishing them "long life and happiness.

LOCAL NOTES. Next- Monday week the Brewster Sessions will be held at Penarth Police-court, and we understand several applications for licenses will be made from this district. There are two applications from Barry, one for an hotel already built on land belonging to the Barry Castle Syndicate, and the other for an hotel to be built at the back of Castle Farm. There are two applications from Holton. viz,-for the hotel opposite the new Police-court. and for the hotel which was com- menced by the late Mr. John James. There are also two applications from Cadoxton. viz.—the Cadoxton (commonly called Starkey's) Hotel, and for an hotel at Palmerstown. Besides this. the application for the renewal of the licence for the Barry Dock Station Refreshment Room and several applications for outdoor licenses will be con- sidered. There is also an application for a licence for a new hotel to be built at Dinas Powis, just opposite the railway station. All the applications mentioned above, except the last. refer to this district, and the question naturally arises why the applications are not heard in the local Court. This is only a portion of the still wider question why half of the cases heard at Penarth Police-court are taken there. We think that the time has arrived when Barry should be recognised as the chief Police-court in the Hun- dred of Dinas Powis. and that the annual Brewster Sessions and weekly Petty Sessions should be held locally. We have referred several times to the trouble and expense which is incurred by the hear- ing of local cases at Penarth, and it is unnecessary to dwell further on a subject which is so apparent to everyone upon a moment's reflection. We trust that the matter will be considered by the magistrates of this division at at early date. Another point connected with the same matter is the question of local magistrates. At present, in order to obtain a summons, it is necessary first of all to attend at the nffice of the Magistrates' Clerk at Carditis and then to find a magistrate to sign the summons. Barry is new big enough and important enough to claim local magistrates and some arrangement by which summonses could be obtained locally. We think it is now time that our Local Board should take up the question of a cottage hospital. IVeck after week we hear of accidents that occur in our midst, and which have to be treated in the Cardiff Infirmary. Probably all of us are agreed that a local infirmanv or hospital is very much needed. There are two ways of providing this -first, by voluntary effort, and second, out of the rates. There is a good deal to be said for the former method. Practical sympathy with those who need our help is one of the best sentiments of which we are capable, and our charitable institu- tions are the salt which saves the self-seeking- life of the nineteenth centuary from corruption. Locally we are very liable to take for our motto, "Every man for himself." The competition of life is keen everywhere nowadays, and nowhere more keen than in modern go-a-head towns like ours. There would be therefore a great 'advan- tage in an infirmary supported by voluntary sub- scriptions, which would be a. standing monument in our midst of the fact that the whole business of life is not comprised in mere money-making, but that kindly sympathy for the injured is a public duty and a public privilege. On the other hand there are very few rich men at Barry, and a large amount of the town belongs to public oompanies. who are proverbially indifferent to everything ex- cept their shareholders' dividend. Under these circumstances the amount of money available for charitable purposes is very limited, and it is pro- bably wiser to devote such money entirely to objects which must depend entirely on voluntary effort, and cannot legally be supplied by the public rates. The subscription list in connection with the Intermediate School is an example of the difficulty of obtaining subscriptions even to the most desirable of objects. We think, therefore, that it would be wise for the Local Board to take the matter up. and provide a public cottage hospital out of the public rates. We understand that the directors of the Barry Railway Company have determined that they arc not in a position to assist this movement. This is an example of the disadvantagos arising from the growth of companies. If Barry Dock and Rail- ways belonged to the public, the public would reap the benefit of its great success. If it belonged to a rich family (p.s the Dowlais Iron Works, for instance, used to belong to the Guests) the owners would fed that the town which had sprung up around their works had a claim upon their crenerositv in all efforts to improve such town. But with a company or a succession of companies owning mest (it the valuable property in the dis- trict. it is :il:iio.-t impossible to get any assistance in promoting public objects. The one great object of a trading company is a big dividend, and moral and social influences are powerless to affect it. The committee of Cadoxton-Barry and District Xursing Association are anxious to secure the services of two cottage nurses whose duty it would be to nursepatients at their homes, and assist in the household duties when the mother is laid up. The committee pay them 7s. 6d. per week whether employed or not, they living at their own homes, but they are required to be always in readiness to go out when called upon by the superintendent. When em- ployed they get board, kc., in addition to the 7s. 6d. per week. This is an excellent opportunity for young women who have a desire to learn nursing as they will be under the direct supervision of that excellent nurse. Miss Evans, and the medical gentlemen in charge of the case. Miss Evans, the superintendent, also intends to keep a list of eligible persons whom she can recommend as nurses to applicants, but who will have no con- nection with the institution, and will be glad to receive names.

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WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS." 4> The an^el of death is at hand. You can almost hear the flapping of his wings." So C- spake John Bright in one of his most eloquent spcochcs just before the outbreak of the Crimean War. It is said that when these words were uttered in the House of Commons by the great tribune that there was a hushed, an awed silence, which was unbroken by cheer or applause. Every man sat still in his scat, as if the hand of the angel of death was on him. When one reads the disquieting reports that have been assiduously circulated during the last few weeks one is almost tempted to apply the same to the present time. Now we hear of negotiations between the French and Russians at C'ronstadt then we read an im- passioned defence of war from the pen of a realist like Zola now we he.l' of the enthu- siasm with which the army is received by the populace, and the populauty of the revanche party then we have an inflammatory speech from the Kaiser, and the seizure of a Russian vessel in the Dar- danelles next we hear of the fall of the Turkish Grand Vizier, and that an estrange- ment has arisen between the English Ambas- sador and the Sultan and, lastly, an impossible telegram, stating that the English have seized jMitylene, receives credence in many circles, and seriously affects the French Bourse and to a smaller degree the English Exchange. It is of little importance that the telegram was a canard, concocted by speculators to further their own interest. The ready belief, which met such a clumsy tale, affords a painful con- firmation of the unquiet spirit that is abroad. We think, however, that there is at present, at all events, little prospect of an European War. Russia is unprepared, even though she May be disposed, for war. Her finances are in too rotten a state, and the danger of a Nihilist outbreak is too pros ;xng to enable her to go to War with any degree of security. A telegram to the Tin -■ ;ys th ;t R issia is concentrating her troops, which will be in readiness for war by the spring of 181' Even if that be true, it at once disposes of the fear that war is imminent. We must also remember that the state of the Russian population is especially bad this year, owing to the failure of the corn crop. Riots have occurred in many places, and though the censorship has taken care that but meagre details have been furnished to the outside world, it is known that in many places the peasants are actually starving. The state of Russia's finances, more- over, is so deplorable that the Russian Minister ■of Finance has been reduced to apply desperate remedies to ward off bankruptcy. Turkey -V, oultl be the last to welcome a war, for, which- ever side won, Turkey would be sure to be a loser. Austria is too divided internally to ever look forward to a war with any degree of con- fidence. What seems, by looking at the map, to be one great empire. is in fact but a loose federation of ill-assorted States. The Magyars of Hungary, and perhaps the Germans of Aus- C, tria. proper, would not be averse to a contest with the hated Slav, but to the Czechs of Bohemia and the Southern and Western Slavonic races, who have been taught to look '.tIp to Russia as the leader of the Panslavic race, a war with Germany as an ally, and Russia as one ,of the enemies to be crushed, would be far from popular. Italy is wise enough to see that it Will gain nothing from a great war, and Germany, We feel assured, is in the main inclined to peace. Its possession of Alsace and Lorraine is now secure a luckless war might sever their con- nection with the fatherland. France, no doubc, is the disturbing element in European politics. But even Frenchmen see that Russia is not likely to help them to win back the two provinces. These provinces they mean to get. but, as a Frenchman put it the other day, "France can afford to wait the French are a rich nation." And there arc other elements which must be taken into account. There is the terrible dread of war. not only because of the immensity of the stake*, the sufferings it involves, an 1 the uncertainty of the issue, but the terrible co .t of such an undertaking. No country, moreover, fin the Continent will dare to risk disaster abroad, when the gaunt spectre of famine stalks through their country at home. The Socialist and Anarchist elements are Constantly increasing in number and import- ance in Continentia I countries, and it only Requires a reverse in war, or a famine while millions are spent on powder, to fan the smouldering embers into a raging fire. While. therefore, we think that the 1 Selfishness of nations and the fears of Politicians will prevent an immediate outbreak of war, the recent rumours, false though many of them have been shown to be, have been sufficient to prove one or two things, Which may be useful for us to know. In the first place, they have shown us that Turkey no longer looks with its old suspicion on Russia, and that the Sultan prefers the friendship of the Russian, who is at his door, to the friendship of distant England. In the second place, it has been shown that no reliance can be placed on the promises of any of the great Powers, however solemnly made, unless their own immediate interests are at stake. Russia and Turkey are supposed to have broken one of the clauses of the Treaty of Paris, which the great Powers agreed to maintain. Hitherto nothing has been done, and in all likelihood nothing will be done, to enforce its observance. If, therefore, a pa- triotic premier, who wishes to maintain his re- putation as a minister with a spirited foreign T L, policy, decides to wage war with Russia, we have the cheerful conviction that England will have to do so singla-handed.

IS AYD ABOUND DAnny. I don't know if I have ever personally said that the head police-court of the district should be in Cadoxton. but I have certainly thought so for a long time. If anyone will take the trouble to reckon the number of cases from Cadoxton and Barry Dock that were heard last Monday at Penarth. it will be very easy for him to see how lair that contention is. There was one case tried there that is deserving of special mention. I have heard of several cases of meanness in my time, and, like most pesple. feel somewhat guilty of having (lonesome mean things myself. But for despicable, unblushing meanness, it would be hard to beat one Davies, of Cadoxton. He sued his employer for wages which he alleged to be due to him. His employer said, and Davies admitted, that he—the employer—had saved him from prison by paying a line for him. which had not been repaid that he had given him the shillings at one week's end when Davies had not been working that he had given him a pair of boots for which he had never been paid, and five shillings to enable him to go and enjoy himself at the Cardiff Horse Show and lastly, that he had paid for a bottle of medicine. These Davies averred were all free gifts, while his wages had been hardly earned. No wonder the magistrates dismissed the case, with the remark that it was Davies who owed the money, and not his employer. The Cardiff Gun Club were fortunate in having such a fine day for their pigeon shooting on the Witchill ground on Monday, though the weather became rather cold towards evening. I was rather disappointed in the shooting. I must say. Several of the best shots were off the spot, and the crack," House, who won before, missed through some very bad shots in the end. The winner, Mr. Kidd. is a good sound shot, though there's nothing stylish about him. Mr. Jones should become a very good shot with practice. I understand that it was only at the last match that he came out. In any case, he has much improved since he has been handicapped. I had never seen live pigeon shooting before, and I must confess that I thought it was a cruel, almost a sickening sport. I didn't mind so much when the birds flew up straight from the trap. and it became a question of skill. But to kill a bird when it is called "— that is, when it hasn't flown at all. but stands on the ground looking wonderingly at the spectators and its assassin, unconscious of its speedy doom— struck me as bjing most cruel and unsportsman- like. These poor birds arc thus slaughtered simply in order to save a few pence. When I use! to go in for a little sporting, I know it was considered fatal to one s reputation as a sportsman to kill a hare on her form or a, pheasant on a tree, and I don't see why a difference should be made because these poor pigeons are tamer. Shoot as much as you like, gentlemen, but give the poor bird a chance My thanks to General Lee for proposing that the "unfortunate reporters," as he so rightly called them. should have a table to themselves near the Chairman of the School Board. One of the prophets, whether a major or a minor one. I can't at this moment recollect, speaks of those '• who peer and mutter." Such to the reporter are the members of the Barry School Board. They are seen peering over mysterious plans and papers, and muttering soft nothings to one another, while the reporter despairingly points his useless pencil or draws fancy sketches at the other end of the table. Captain Davies said laughingly that they (/ the "unfortunates") were fortunate that they were not turned out. I can only say that the reporters would be the last to object to such an arrangement. I think it is about the most difficult Board of any to report. Not only is it hard to calculate what is said, but when one does catch it the matter is so uninterest- ing that it is only with a painful effort one can jot it down. And the heat of the room is fright- ful. No wonder one of the Trades Council said it encouraged the sweating system. I must say I enjoyed the Trades Council deputa- tion. It was such a contrast to the way in which the deputation was received by the Local Board. In the latter Dr. O'Donncll formally introduced it to the Board, and three or four set speeches were made by members of the deputation, and then questions were asked them after which they were requested to withdraw with the promise that the Board would carefully consider their resolution. All was carried on with the utmost gravity, dignity, and decorum. But it was quite different in the Sehool Board meeting. The deputation sprang suddenly into the room like a Jack-in-the- box. for the secretary of the council had to intro- duce himself and his companions. The deputation were not allowed to make speeches, One of them made a remark, and then the whole Board would begin discussing the thing at once. After some time. another member of the deputation would make another remark, and then the whole board begin to chatter once more and so on for about an hour. It reminded me of some old com- mentary on the New Testament, where a prcsy. long-winded sermon is given in explanation of each verse. The deputation were nowhere in with the Board, who never allowed then a chance of making anything like a speech. The good inten- tion of the Board was evident right through, but I wouldn't like to answer for anything else. The Attendance Officer said that free education was destroying the attendance at Cadoxton. That is a distinct danger which has already been pointed out in the Star, and which ought, if pos- sible. be forestalled. In Scotland, I am told. where free education has been in force for some time, the attendance has greatly fallen off. The only cure for the evil is to strengthen the hands of the Boards in enforcing attendance. When at- tendance was compulsory and fees had to be paid, there was something to be said for a poor father who neglected to send his son and his twopence to the school. But now that it is free, there is no excuse whatever for him. The procedure in these cases should be greatly simplified. Now, the Board has to apply three times to the magistrates before it can exercise its full powers so that for months, as one member of the Board said, the law is in favour of the bad boy and against the School Boan! Either one application should be sufficient, or the Board should be empowered to act directly to put a stop to the remissness. Seeing posters out all over the place convening a meeting of ratepayers at the Barry Hotel Public Room to protest against the action of the Local Board in raising the salaries of all the officials, I determined to be there and see the fun. When I was climbing up the stairs, I heard divers strange noises, followed by hilarious laughter. Hello." I thought, this is rather a strange indignation meeting." I pondered deeply, and after a bit I shouted out. Eureka 1 I've got it. The Local Board officials have funked the Association and have come down to spend part of their increased salaries in squaring the ratepayers with the cup that cheers." Acting on a sweet impulse. I deter- mined to test Dyce Duckworth's conclusions, and rushed open-mouthed into the room. I looked for the Chairman, but he was not Found. I looked for the Secretary, but his place knew him not. I looked for the orators, but the rostrum was widowed of their august forms, nor did the echoes give back their sonorous voices. The faces were all strange to me. I sat down helplessly. Have I slept." thought I. and woke up like Rip Van Winkle, after 20 yearsPresently, I was in- formed that the Association was gathered at the top of the hotel, and that the party I had so rudely intruded upon was a party of jolly Buffs I then went to find the Ratepayers'Association. I at last saw some half-a-dozen or a dozen gentle- men seating amicably together in a smoking-room. smoking the pipe of peace—except the stern economist. Mr. Garnett. who detests extravagance in everything but trousers. Sorrowfully the secretary looked around anxiously did he wait to hear the footsteps that came not, while from a neighbouring room discordant noices and hyena- like laughter fell on our troubled ears. After waiting in solemn silence for a full half hour it was found that 17 were in the room all told. We all thought we ourselves represented a majority of the ratepayers, but then we were not so certain of our neighbours. It was. therefore, resolved to ad- journ the discussion of the salaries question to another meeting. Everyone—especially the re- porters—were in favour of this, except Mr. Garnett. who wanted to discuss it there and then, and who was of opinion that there was more in- telligence gathered together in that room than in any meeting of the Local Board. We all thought the same for aren't we absent from their de- liberations But Mr, Garnett in a minority. Yery well,"ex()laín13d ha. philosophically. I am used to be against the majority." The Submarine Volunteers had a good old time of it on Wednesday at Grangetown, and the dozen or two men which constitute the local de- tachmont looked particulorly warlike and fero- cions. "I say. Bill." exclaimed one thunder- struck navvy, who. with ashen hue and quaking limbs, beheld the Submariners for the first tune. I say. be they cops f-' Xa-a. yah blessea fool, they be sowjers." "What be the blessed fools be pattering about here for:" Who. don t yer know the Russians are at the Dardanelles A strange tale reaches me from Barry. I am told that a certain gentleman, not unconnected with the Barry Company, has refused to allow one of his subordinates to play for the District Football Team. He is willing for him to play for the Rovers, but he threatens to dismiss him sum- marily if he does play for the district club. V. hat next, I wonder ? We shall soon have to ask for permission to put on a clean shirt, and ask the gentleman to choose for us our tailor, draper, and grocer. Talk of paternal government Here we have it with a vengeance.

BARRY. NEW BANK PREMISES.—We hear that the South Wales Union Bank intend shortly to open temporary premises at Dock View-road, Barry; andatThomiison- streeT, Barry Dnck. NTGHT SCHOOL.—Mr. T. Parkinson opened a night school last Monthly at 7, Market-buildings, Barry. The school will be held each week through the winter on IÜo11(:ar;¡ and Thursdays, commellciug at 7.30. FOOTBALL CLCB.—Barry 1st v. Cogan 1st, to be played at Cogan team leaves per 2.44 train :—Back, A. MedcToft; three-quarter back. J. Jones, J. Rees, W. Murphy (captain), and F. John: half-back, J. Davies and A. Cuttriss forwards, G. Pnillips, A. Yeo. A. Henton. S. AtweII. W. Evans, A. Williams, F. Beck, and D. Lester. Reserves. James Porter. R. Henshon, A. Whitburn, and IV. Perry.—Barry 2nd v. Cogan 2nd. to be played on the Buttrills Field at 3.39 p.m.—Back, H. Jones; three-quarter backs, H. Cox, H. Roberts (capt dn), G. Garrett, and W. Brown half-backs, T. Davies and E. Fori: forwards, T. Slocombe, John Porter. J. Hewitt, T. Jones, S. W ll- liams, W. Piper, J. Eveleigh. and J. Clemence. Re- serves, W. Buckhmd, E. Griffith, and W. Davies. A good game is to be expected. RATKPAYKRS' ASSOCIATION*.—A meeting of the Ratepayers' Association was held at the Barry Hotel on Wednesday night, to consider the increase of sal- aries recently granted by the Board to its officials. Mr. A. Found occupied the chair, and there were pre- sent besides—Messrs. Gardner, Jones-Lloyd, Smith Jones. J. Garnett, Sydney Davies. D. J. Lloyd, Rees Jones, J. Parfitt, E'. A H. Stewart, etc.—After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, Mr. Smith Jones moved, and Mr. D. J. Llovd seconded, and it was carried, that the secretary be instructed to write to the Local Board and obtain an official communication of as-to the exact points of difference between the Board and the Barry Com- pany as to the roads.—Mr. Sinitfo Jones moved, Mr. Llewellyn Williams seconded, and it was carried, that as the meeting was not very representative of the ratepayers, the discussion on the salaries question be adjourned to a future meeting to be convened by the committee.—Mr. Llewellyn Williams having drawn attention to the fact that a report of the committee meeting had appeared in one of the local papers, Mr. Jones-Lloyd said that the report linxl appeared with- out his cognisance or sanction, and that there were one or two inaccuracies in it which would serve to damage the association. It was resolved that henceforth the proceedings of the committee be not reported.—On the resolution of Mr. D.J. Lloyd, seconded hy Mr. Sydney Davies, it was resolved to draw the attention of the Local Board again to the rrosvance created by the overflow of a manhole in Holton. — This was the principal business. Fan THE LARGEST and best selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jowellery at the- lowest prices go to Newman's, Exchange-buildings, Barry. WHERE IS FOLLICK'S, the Pawnbroker, Outfitters Jeweller, itc. ?—Corner of Barry-road and Main-street. —Advt.

CADOXTOX. CRICKET.—A pleasant game was played at Murch- field, Cadoxton, on Wednesdav, between a team com- posed of the theatrical company nnw appearing in The Curate" and Mr. Pomeroy's team. The local scratch team proved to be slightly the better of the two. CHURCH ACCOMMODATION* — Tine Lord Bishop of the diocese, preaching at the Church of St. Illtyd. Bridgend, on Sunday evening last o-n behalf of the Llandaft Church Extension Sociecy. appealed very earnestly for funds to afford increased church accom- modation at Cadoxton and Barry Dock. Is there not sufficient already for those-who-attend them ? THE BARRY DISTRICT BILI.-POSTING- COM- PANY, LT D.—The annual geue-i'&I meeting was held at the Registered Offices, Barry-Dock Chambers, Vere- streot. Cadoxton. on Tuesday, Nich inst. There were present Messrs. J. J: Williiaais (chairman), P. J. O'Donnell, W. 'tTimnas ivHtcti'oneer). J. L. Davies. J. R. Llewellyn, Lewis fffvans, Howell, Morgan, J. A. Hughes (solicitor), D. Lewis (secretary),Morgan Davies, and others. The director's report was submitted to the meeting and approved. The balance sheet was also submitted to the meeting «nd approved, shosving a dividend of live per cent. The meeting was th-n adjourned for- three weeks for the purpose of nominating directors and general business. DISTRICT FOOT-LVLL CLUB.—A practice was held on the clul> ground at 6.30 on Wednesday to pick the team for Saturday. A general meeting was held after at the Wifcehill Hotel. Mr. Arthur Jones, General OiRces. Barry Dock, was elected captain of 2nd XV.. and M e. R. W. Evans elected captain of the Wednes- day Team. A committee meeting was held, and selected the foilosving team to play on Saturday against Grangetown on the home ground. Kick off at four p.m.:—Back, E. J. Roberts (reserve. S. J. Vaughans): three-quarter backs, G. H. Washbon?rnc (captain), R. E. Dyer. G. Richards, and W. Proihero j (reserves, H. Jones and A. Jones); half-lacks, C, Lane, and W. Ekers (reserve, Tom Morgan): forwards. H. Waters. R. Blake, W. James, J. W. M'i'ldo-i, It Ekers. C. H. Isaac. R. J. Rimed, and H. W'oolaeoit (reserve, J Wadrup and J. Adams). IF YOTJ WANT your Watch or Clock well repaired or cleaned at a moderate charge take i; K) Newman's. High-s root, Cadoxton.

BRIDGEND. Mi;. ARTHUR J. Wn.7A?:s. II.P.. Mrs. Williams, and their two bovs are on u driving t-uxr in North Wales, and arc EO: exported lack until the beginning oÎ October. VISIT OF THE BISHOP OF LLAXDAFF.—Dr. Lewis. Bishop of Llandaff. preached at Ewenny Parish Church on Situ-lay morning, and ai. Newcastle Church in the evening, on behalf of vie funds of the Di->ccsan Church Building Society. His lordship svas the guest of Col. Turbervill, (if Ewenny Priory. He will accompany Mrs. TarberviU ro-diy (Monday) to lay t-ie foundation >r.o of a new church at Garth. Maebteg. POLTCE-cocitr.—S.iiv.rday—Before Messrs. E. W. Llewellyn (chairman), C. R- Franklen, and C. P. Davis.—Bat'orl'/—David Sheppard, hitcher, Maestes. svas summoned by Rachel Thomas, also of Maesteg, 11 show cause, &c.—Mr. E. T. David defended.—Case dismissed.—There were a number of cases of drunken- ness, and a fine iufiicied in each case. FOOTBALL.—Beyond a few practice game? for the rccent tournament at Tondu this club has done but very little. However, as their first match takes place shortly, it is hoped tli-y_>yill at taiee set work. Nearly all the old players are available, and with the addition of one or two recently arrived jn the district, and the infusion of fresh blood from the second fifteen the future looks hopeful. DR. IlERHir-R EVANS.—That the Congreg:ionalists in this town ftvay confidently exoect successful anni- versary meeting's is assured on ail hands by the fact that Dr. Herber Evans, president of the CongTega- tional Union of iluglan l and Wales, with Dr. Jo'm Thomas, of Liverpool, are announced to preach nerrfc Sun lay and Monday. It is unnecessary to add to an unis'ersatly-renosvned reputation any further remark or comment. Both are .recognised as illustrious lumi- naries in the Welsh at.'1 English pulpit, and will inevitably magnetise great cnugregations. On Tuesday both preach in Y> eis'i at I'cfes. at the re-opening of the chapel, where, doubtless, -Jhey will be heard by large nmnhers. CYCLING CLUB.—At a mee-Dng of the above club, held <»n Tuesday last, ic svas decided to hold a lantern parade, in fancy costume, on Wednesday, 30th inst.. starting from headquarters (WyncfiTam Hotel) at 7.30 p.m.. sharp. A prize will be given' the most comi- cally-dressed man. who his also ma- chine. A committee of 7>e appointed judges. All cyclists are cordially inVi't-ed to join in the process-Ton. On the same evening if ha? been de- cided to hold a smoking concert, when ilie prixes won ótt the recent duh races sviil he' distributed/ The con- ccrt- will commence Ctt 3 p.m. sharp, BDAIn) OF GUARDIANS.—The sveei-rfy meeting of this Board svas held on Saturday, when tiiere svere present Rev. F. W. Elmondes (chairman^: Messrs. Edmund Lewis, J. Harrow. T. Jenkins. R. Thomas, J. H. Thomas. W. Jones. W. Howell (Wi'ck). E. Williams, and E. Price.—The Clerk read a lett's-r from to the Bridgend Local Board, drawing" atten- tion to the dangerous state of the road leading" to the L'nion, and inviting the Hoard to bear a portion of the expense of fencing the side of the river.—It s.^Y? re- solved that the Board are sviliing to fence the side opposite the Workhouse, that they do not consider themselves iiablefor the other portion of the road, as they paid rent for it to the Railway Company;-— There was no other business of public importance. DEPARTURE OF THE REV. GEO. THOMAS.—This gentleman, for some years labouring in the town in the interest of the Established Church, and who has accepted the living of Bedwas, Mon., preached his- farewell sermon at St. Illtyd Church, NewcasDe, Bridgend, on Sunlay morning last. The c'lurch svas crowded, and the touching discourse of the Vicar was ■ interestingly listened to. The pulpit in the evening was occupied by the Bishop of Handarf. who appealed with earnestness for pecuniary support towards • the Llandaff Church Extension Society. We are sure that all Nonconformists who have come in contact with Mr. Thomas will join us in ss-ishing him the success he deserves. The offer of the living to the Rev. David Davies, curate of St. David's, Cardiff, has beenaccepted. AVESLEVAN CHAPEL.—The Rev. W. Crouch, the successor to the Rev. J. Thompson as pastor of the above church, commenced his ministry 1111 Sunday last, when he preached, both morning au:1 es-ening. to larg-e congregations, augmented by large numbers from the valleys—Maesteg and Tondu. The rev. gentlemen, the previous Wednesday, received a hearty welcome by the members of the church, and we sincerely trust the happy union displayed then will be upheld throughout the res-, gentleman's ministerial course. OUTING.—Several of the employes of Messrs. C. Sheppard and Sons. Ogniore Foundry, on Saturday last were consreyed by road to Barry for a trip. Stopping at Llantwit-Major, the drive, for the most part along the sea shore, was greatly enjoyed. A few hours at Barry was spent in visiting the docks and engineering works. A safe return svas made about nine o'clock, after having enjoyed the day.

LLANTWIT-MAJOR. CORN HARVEST.—'■ he splendid sveather of last week enabled our farmers to secure a quantity of corn in splendid condition. FOOTBALL CLUB.—The first practice of this club will take place on Saturday next.at5p.m.sliarp.and the first match on October 3. In your last week's issue read ..£2 10s., n0t-t:3 ICs.. as printed.

PORTHCAWL. DEATH.—On Tuesday morning an infant child was found dead in bed by its n.irents. It seems that the infant child of Thomas Hopkin Lesvis svas placed in bed on Monday evening quite well. and the following morning the parents found their little one dead with them ill 1 ",1,

LANMAES. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The managers of the La21- macs National School have decided to adopt the free grant in lieu of fees, and the same to come into opera- tion from the opening 0 f the schools after the summer holidays.

OGMORE VALLEY. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Monday Bethlehem Welsh Baptist Sunday School had their annual treat. The school met about three o'clock. Shortly after- svards they formed into a procession, and paraded the streets headed by a very nice burner. They sang several pieces of music on the road. About five o'clock they returned to their vestry where tea and cake was provided. After tea sweets svas distributed amongst the children on a field, svhere ad so-harmless games were indulged in. A FEROCIOUS DOG.—On Tuesday svhilst an old man, named John Blake, svas walking quietly down Commercial-street. Tynewydd, he was savagely attacked by a large dog. The old man was badly hitten about the legs, and is in ¡1, good de:11 of pain. He was attended to by Dr. Williams. This is not the first time for this dog to attack people on the road. CO-OPERATIVE STORES.—it is rumoured that it is proposed to introduce the Co-operative Stores system at Tynesvydd. Some of theworkmen are inclined to believe that the tradespeople arc making their for- tunes out of the profits which could be distributed among the customers by establishing a co-operative stores. At Nantymoel. svhere a co-operative .stores has existed for some years, the system works well.

TREOES. INDEPENDENT CHAPEL.—The interior of this i chapel has suffered renovation and painting, and sviil afford comfortable sitting for the congregations during the coming svinter. The svork. «s carried out by the svell-known painter of Bridgend—Mr. R. L-'t:—re- flects creditably on this gentleman. Next Tuesday sviil be eagerly looked forward, to by the inhabitants as svell as manv persons livinsr within accessible distance, The visit of Drs. Herber Evans and John Thomas as preachers at the anniversary meetings is a'r-.a ly much talked of. and will doubtless b of interest.

ABERAMAN. ANNlVEusARY.—'Oii Sunday an 1 Moji lav last thv- preaching anniversary svas held at Silvanus Caivinistle Methodist Chapci, Aberainati, svhen The Revs. Prof. Pryse. Trevecca: W. l^iom.is. Maesteg: and V. M. Philllips, Tyiurstown; officiated. The most able and powerful sermons svere delivered on both days that see have listened to for many rears. These three young ministers sviil soon rank am'mg the foremost in the denomination if they shall be spared with life and health. One could not listen them but for a. short time without being convinced tAat they have been caHedtothcirwork. All their sermons are character- ised svith signs of deep study in companion, and also delivered svith great energy, like racft that believe their message, and thorough* covin-- -d Jr t.io piwer of the Gospel to save the world. T:ie c'bapel svas crowded on Sunday and alsi Monday evening, and we cannot less than believe that many weiv i'leses-.i tin ('I" such powerful and influential preaching.

NEATII. ()UEE>STREET AliT CLASSES.—Students atteKd- ing ihe above classes o-btainc 1 the following -ncc-t. at the last annual Government examinations in con- liecti'n with the Science i.'iid Art Department. South Kensfr/gton :—Freehand Maggie Hutchinson (Briton Ferry).- Minnie Owen, and Annie Phillips. Mo lei Drawing' Etheline K. Ev.tns and W. F. Thomas fBriton fVrrv). Geometn'ca! Drtwiog Samuel Evans i Giant's Grave). Practical plane and solid geometrv John Mogforl. Miss Florence Lewis (Ystalyfera Rngby House Schor.-Ist. and Sidney Davey (Briton Ferry), late Proprietary School, also obtained certificates respectively in freehand and mode! draw- ing. The iustructton Imparted in* Mr. J. T. Phillips at the above schools is evidently of a high order, four students having last session at their first examination in freehand obtained first-class certificates. PLEASURE FAIR—Neath has presented a very lively appearance dtaring the past week, the great annual pleasure fair iVcmg held on Thursday. The attractions svere equal to, if not better than on pre- vious occasions, the Messrs. Studt bc-inr as usual to the fore. A striking feature in this year's- amusements svas a xioveltv known as the Rolley' Policy, intro- duced by Messrs. Studt. It consisted of a turnabout divided into a number of circular' sections, each turning round on wheels and foi'os^i'ng the other consecutively. In these sections svere seats capable of comfortably accommodating an immerise number of | people. This concern svas highly patronised by the dense masses svho visited The A s-oi V iTnpleo.sant affair took place on Wednesdav evening. It appears that his worship the mayor. Mr. H. 1 nek. had during the day time requested Mr. H. Str.d■: to reirvove a certain carnvan for the convenience of the RtVtriOiities the This Mr. Studt refused to ({o. and in refusing behaved insultingly towards the Mayor. Mr. Stu^lt still being obstinate, the Mayor ordered t c borOtrgh ?tes.m engine up to the field to forcibly rciior,, The c-xcitement of the people by this VIIZL" N-e.?-j great, there were hundreds of people assenSbled on the spot to witness the affair. Mr. Studt usf-d esreiy 1 n'ieaiTs concei vab'e to prevent the 1 of Lis con- ccrn. The Town Councillors and the borrATgh police were1 present, and tried to bring the mavrei" to an amicable end. The Mayor said that if Mr. Studt apologised for his conduct towards him in thcaftcr- noon he would allow the matter to drop, and oroer the engine from the field lie had been gry;«f'iy in- sulted by Mr. Studt in carrying out his duties.-andJie was determined to maintain the dignity of 1.i; -(JftTce anct tiie honour of the town. Several influential mem- bers of the Council mediated, and eventually Mr. Studt" svas prevailed upon, though very reluctantly,.to render'an-apology. The engine svas then _ordered from the Sold, and away it steamed amidst" the mingled cheers and hisses of the people. OUTlNTr.—Chi Friday last the Tonna C.,iiirch held their ontfng at rorthcawh The party, nutrvhfr- ing forrs'-nfne, left Neath by the 10.10 tram and reached Portheawl about 11.15. They repaired t., the beach, and. the sveather being delightfully line and warm. b.inc t-wk- boats and went out to sea., and otfcws indulged in a pleasant bathe. Dinner was excellently provided by Mr. Comley at the refreshment rccstis; and eadi. one ate- to his greatest enjoyment and satis- -iie a faction. After dinner the party again broke up and indulged in different modes of enjoyment. Tea was provided at 5vSC at the same place, and after having- taken to their satisfaction the party repaired to the station trt await the train, and Neath svas reached about eigH't o'clock. A most enjoyable day svas spent j by all. LE.Wfi'S' PECTORAL BALSAM did iiic, a ful amomwof good. It relieved my cough instantly." —Is. lAd. per bottle.

XAXTBIOEL SEWS AKD .MM AIR. AXD BILL SAMUEL.—A short while ago BilT SanmeI. the renowned pugilist, sent to ask Mr. Cole if he would allow a van to occupy a plot of ground. winch he his taken for building purposes .at the bottom of Dinam-street. 3Irs. Cole. in tLs absence (,f Mr. Cole. and not suspect- ing that a boxing booth would be erected on the ground, gave the necessary consent. hen her husband ctn-ie home and found that he. a pro- minent MeitMist. was thus in a manner uphold- ing vanity of this kind, he was very much con- cerned. It" was ivosv too late to withdraw the ■ consent, foriiy-this tfee-ground svas gay with booths and boats and cocoa-nut courts, and Bill Samuel the company. He was told. however, i that if he occupied the ground after that first evening kQ'1l1 steps would be taken against him. The next morning early* the show was packed up and a departure was made for a more genial neigh- bourhooa.' The shcsmian offered to pay for the use of thc, but. to Mr. Cole's credit, it was refused." If is to be froped that these facts, when known. ill"vindicate Mr. Cole in the eyes of the residents of Nantyraoc-1. LOVERS-TRoujiJ-j'—That "the course of true LOVERS-TRoujiJ-j'—That "the course of true love nerer-runs snroeitii is being verified by facts at Nancymoel just now. A young miner has been for some time moss as-siduous in his attentions toi the daughter- of one of our tradesmen, and. though the maiden smiles upon his suit, the '7 mother-frowns and sets her face against it. Many • ruses have been adopted to carry on the intimacy without arousing the suspicion of the irate motiier, butariftst it carnc- to her knowledge that she svas being thwarted, and in future she exercised keener supervision over- her love-struck daughter's move- ments. At the very next clandestine meeting of the- persecuted "pair matters reached a climax, for. to their discomfiture, they svere actually met by the mother.. Th-ere was ascene. and the swain, being quite unable to stand the fire of the feminine- artillery, berc t a hasty retreat. He will. no dtubt.. appear on tlt« Mjene again, and it is to be iioped chat the mother in question will see the folly of interfering, and allow the chapter to close in, tlie orthodox happy way. INFLUENZA AMONG PIT HORSES.—TL»- uigkt work at the Ocean Colliery was suspended on Thursday, the loth inst,. owing to a number of horses beIng- unfit to leave the stables. The in- fluenza epidemic has effected about :;1 h<i rses «aut of the It*-i-triployed at the colliery.

BRIDGEXD BITS. Where is the drainage scheme? Far; far awav. We will try your weight, and see wifcvt you will fetch- per 1.000 feet?—The Gis and" Water Com- pany-to the Local Board. Beaten but not disgraced Our t'-vtball boys at the. cOurney. To cricket we mii-t say goo 1-l.n c->. f Our sr.itiny r'ft. Hold up your head and r<i-r.«i'iate your note, and admit your wrong.—Cowhridgo Town Coun- ci'll'ors to our local contemporary*. Let us away to the dusty roads, and aloud pro- claim the evils of Sal/a'h ulceration.—Our local ministers. At last we look upon the prospect of opening thv doors ?—The Welsh Baptists to their new edifice. We are bordering on pMTantrophy ?—The Cycliag riub. And we are intent ;m prosecution to evil-d^rs. The Angling Associun'an. Ilosv pleasant it is to dwell together.—The parishioners oi Coiry. The poor are always with us.—Mr. Birchfsm. PUNCHINELLO.

BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE. The sveek-ty tide table at Barry for- the seven days ommeneing to-day (Friday) is a, follows :— Morn. After. Ht. h.m. 11.1:1. ft. in. Sent, 18 Friday C 52 7 15 37 11 19 Saturday 737 7 53 33 10 20 Sunday 8!0 8 33 40 4 21 Monday 8 53 9 18 30 4 22 Tuesday S 33 9 57 37 3 11 23 Wednesday. JO 15 1Ci 33 S4 3 24 Thursday" u..u. 10 52 U 15 30 9

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